Hurley has gained recognition with commissions and performances spanning the United States and Europe. Leo has written for Maya Angelou`s 80th Birthday, Europa Cantat XVIII, The Lincoln Center Institute (NY, NY), and Alonzo King`s LINES Ballet at the La Biennale Festival in Venice, Italy. In 2012, ZomRomCom: The Musical won Best Original Score at the College Television Awards. In 2011, the Orchestra Filarmonica di Torino chose To The Sky to be showcased on their New Year`s Eve Concert.